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Swelling ofanklesfoot after long sitting
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My age is 56.I am prediabetic since 2 years. I take zoryl-m1 daily for precaution and my sugar is under control since long.But i am having one problem since last 1 year it is my ankles and feet swell after i come home from office after sitting for 12 hours daily. But when i dont sit for long the swelling disappears. My bp is 140/80. Someone has made me depressed by saying that i am suffering from Kidney failure as swelling in ankles legs feet only occurs in kidney failure . Please help.
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Dr. Sheetal Aversekar
Diabetologist
14 yrs exp
Mumbai
Not all swelling in ankles is due to kidney failure. Most of the times the reason is keeping the feet in dependent position like you do. However, irrespective of the swelling, every diabetic must get himself evaluated for kidney tests once in a year as a precaution.
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